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A Question of Belief (Guido Brunetti, Bk 19)
A Question of Belief - Guido Brunetti, Bk 19
Author: Donna Leon
As Venice experiences a debilitating heatwave, Commissario Brunetti escapes the city to spend time with his family. For Ispettore Vianello, however, the weather is the last thing on his mind. It appears his aunt has become obsessed with horoscopes and has been withdrawing large amounts of money from the family business. Not knowing what to do, h...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780099547624
ISBN-10: 0099547627
Publication Date: 5/3/2011
Pages: 320
Rating:
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4.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Arrow Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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ATraveler2 avatar reviewed A Question of Belief (Guido Brunetti, Bk 19) on + 67 more book reviews
Very good as always, worth the wait. In this one, everyone is sweating and then there is a murder... which as has happened before to Brunetti, it is someone he was "unofficially" investigating already. Secondary story involved Vianello's family.

How long do I have to wait for the next one, Ms Leon?
reviewed A Question of Belief (Guido Brunetti, Bk 19) on + 112 more book reviews
First of all, this story warns about visiting Venice during the hot and muggy August duldrum days. Hot enough that the brutally beaten body of a Senior Court Clerk is found only when the ciry has cooled down enogh for the natives to take their midnight evening stroll. Is this related to suspicious court delays buried in a judge's docket? Is this why Brunetti and Vianello can't seem to find anyone who is willing to talk about the mysterious preacher who has Vianello's aunt so enthralled?

As usual, Donna Leon's Story reveals another slice of both Venetian and Italian society - in these two cases - the lucrative and accomadating and frustrating world of the criminal court system, in more details than usual. And we meet Vinaello's immediate family, along with some of his background. Signora Elettra's "friends" and skills reach into the Courthouse record systems. (it's amazing how up-to-date the Italian government computerized record keeping system, considering the bribery, long lunches, and so many buried files!)

In case you can't tell, I really enjoyed this hot, muggy, but entertaining visit with our friends at the Questura. Not to mention good advice as where to vacation in Venice (or not!) in August.


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